[Animals] For you a delicacy, for him a poison: The eighteen foods that you should not give your pets

[FNX Magokiler]

After the months of confinement and pandemic, the next September 18 will be a very special celebration for many families that perhaps for months have not been able to reunite. In this context, pets, who are also a fundamental part of the family nucleus, may be tempted when it comes to perceiving all the aromas that emerge from roasts and other typical foods.

However, that for them it is appetizing is not synonymous with healthy. In addition, many pets are often given "a portion" of some food to try, which could result in indigestion or more serious problems in dogs and cats.

Empanadas, for example, are often a nuisance for some people with gastritis or another stomach ailment. In the case of animals, they tend to be more sensitive to these foods, and some can even be toxic.

Viviana Valenzuela, director of the Commission for Responsible Ownership of Pets of the Veterinary Medical College (Colmevet) said through a statement that "our call is for families not only to take the safeguards indicated by the health authority to have safe national holidays and prevent infections by Covid-19, but also consider the health of your pets. That is why we provide basic advice to have 18 insurance for each and every member of the household ”.

 

 

6 foods that pets should not eat

According to what was explained by the Las Condes veterinary clinic in a statement through its website, there are around six foods that pets should not consume on national holidays.

1. Empanadas: This inevitable classic in our eighteenth-century diet for our pet can bring them a big problem. "The onion is considered toxic for dogs and cats. It is attributed a substance called Thiosulfate, which can trigger a hemolytic anemia, which destroys their red blood cells ”.

2. Chicken or chop bones: “Not only are they not recommended because they splinter, but also because they micro-fragment, which can cause damage to the stomach walls, especially in small breeds. The great complication they cause is that they produce intestinal obstructions ”.

3. Meat: Although cats and dogs can consume it, it must be prepared in a special way. “First, that it does not have fat. People often give their pet the fattiest pieces, which is a calorie bomb for our friend. Another point is that it has to be well cooked, because raw meat can bring salmonella and cause vomiting, diarrhea and serious dehydration ”.

4. Bread: “Although it seems harmless, bread can cause long-term damage to our pet. The bread can also cause irritation of the colon and also probable constipation ”.

5. Chorizos (longaniza): "It is advisable to avoid them, since the digestive system of our pets is not prepared to digest the excess fat and dressings they contain."

6. Alcohol: It seems obvious that alcohol is the enemy of our pets, but even so, clinical cases arrive at veterinary centers of animals that have ingested alcohol. "It produces, among other things, significant kidney damage, respiratory and heart problems, and gastroenteritis, as well as changes in the behavior of the pet."